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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.24, 1,123.65 and 441.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.24, 1,123.65 and 441.22 is: 608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.24 : 1,123.65 = 441.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.24/1,123.65 = 441.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.24x = 1,123.65 × 441.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.24x = 495,774.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,774.65/814.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.88

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